HOT TOPIC
// Could this be New Zealand’s new cheapest EV?
BYD Auto will launch in New Zealand in the third quarter of 2022, with the Atto 3 medium SUV and a national dealer network. The Chinese electric brand will be represented in New Zealand by Ateco Automotive,
- AutoCar says BYD is coming to NZ
- Driven says BYD Auto to launch in New Zealand
- EVs and Beyond says BYD set to land in Ateco hands
HOT TOPIC
// Polestar 3 SUV to debut October
The Polestar 3 electric performance SUV will be officially launched globally in October 2022.
- AutoCar says Polestar to put the ‘sport’ back in SUV
- Stuff Motoring says This is our first look at the Polestar 3 SUV
HOT TOPIC
// Cupra unveils plug-in onslaught, including hatch concept
Cupra, the performance arm of Volkswagen Group company Seat, has unveiled a trio of plug-in vehicles…
- Stuff Motoring says Cupra reveals its electrified future
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BEST OF THE REST
// Great Wall’s Ora Good Cat EV due for NZ launch this year
Great Wall Motors’ affordable electric brand, Ora, is set for its New Zealand debut later this year, with its first model scheduled to arrive in the fourth quarter.
// Ford issues recall for Focus, Fiesta ST over fire risk
Ford New Zealand has issued a recall for selected Focus and Fiesta ST variants over a potential fire risk stemming from an engine oil separator issue.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES
// Fisker says Ocean still coming in 2022, cites Magna delivering ‘out of this world’ product
During its 2022 annual stockholder meeting this morning, Fisker CEO Henrik Fisker shared several updates regarding the company and its progress in delivering its flagship Ocean SUV this fall.
// New Model Finds Best Sites for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a computational model that can be used to determine the optimal places for locating electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities,
IN OTHER NEWS
// Audi runs ‘Scrap Girl Cars’ in Auckland
Audi invites visitors to its Westfield Newmarket showroom to this month change an electric Audi RS e-tron GT from pink to black as part of Audi Global’s Living Progress strategy.
// Large SUV gets four stars
Hyundai Palisade LX2 diesel models currently sold across Australia fail to reach Ancap’s five-star criteria.
// Evnex donates EV charger and installation
Kiwi smart charger manufacturer Evnex has donated a full EV charger and installation to Christchurch’s Pathway Trust to help the charity transition to EVs.
ONE LINERS
- Volkswagen teases new Amarok ute
- Uber putting A$26m into Australian EV market
- Meridian to use Etrel’s EV management system
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